κοπιάω

kopiaōVerbG2872

to labor

From: from a derivative of G2873 (κόπος);

Short Definition

to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard

Full Lexicon Entry

1.(as in cl.) to grow weary
2.Hence, in LXX and NT, to work with effort, to toil
LXX Usage: chiefly for יָגַע

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

21 times

Appears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
3
1 Timothy
2
John
2
Luke
2
Matthew
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:10
  • 1 Timothy 4:10
  • Colossians 1:29
  • John 4:38
  • Matthew 6:28

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